----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronn!Blankenship" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 3:55 PM Subject: Re: Thoughts on gay marriage?
> At 03:43 PM 2/15/04, Erik Reuter wrote: > >On Sun, Feb 15, 2004 at 03:23:57PM -0600, Julia Thompson wrote: > > > > > Yes, but it can be done somewhat more gently than how it was done on > > > this list earlier today. And doing it more gently will get you a more > > > positive reaction than immediately jumping down their throat will. > > > Enough gentle prods will help wear down the prejudices, while sharper > > > ones will just make people more defensive, and maybe *reinforce* the > > > prejudices. > > > >Do you have evidence that this is true? It seems to me that the subtle > >approach often has little effect in changing people's minds, while > >making strong statements can grab someone's attention and get them > >to really think about an issue. I would agree that the approach you > >explain will sometimes be the most effective course, but not always, > >maybe not even usually. > > > I agree with Julia. > > As far as evidence goes: the next time you have a disagreement with your > spouse, try the "strong statement" method. Then, the next time after that, > try the "soft answer" approach. Assuming there is a next time after the > first one, that is . . . > Same here. If one is to start out making strong challenges to mild statements, then what is one to do when one encounters true extremists (such as Michael Savage) as I've mentioned before. How is it in any way consistent for Jim to be treated similarly to Savage, when his remarks are decidedly much different. xponent Measure By Measure Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
